Francis Wilkins Email & Phone Number

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

I provide effective communications with other businesses and government, including identifying opportunities, planning and delivering communications that demonstrate Healthdirect Australia’s value to the health system, government and information partners. I write and edit materials designed to translate complex concepts into simpler content, draw insight from data and provide strategic advice to the executive team. I work as part of a crisis communications team and support, brief and coach… Show more I provide effective communications with other businesses and government, including identifying opportunities, planning and delivering communications that demonstrate Healthdirect Australia’s value to the health system, government and information partners. I write and edit materials designed to translate complex concepts into simpler content, draw insight from data and provide strategic advice to the executive team. I work as part of a crisis communications team and support, brief and coach spokespersons and provide feedback on coverage, as well as monitor media and industry developments. I also provide internal communications designed to support Healthdirect's employees in their work. Show less

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

I reported for The Medical Republic and the company’s full suite of titles. I supported the Editor, including in publishing digital news bulletins and print magazines, subbing and production; managing, mentoring and training an outstanding team of reporters; and managing projects, as directed by the Publisher.

Sydney, Australia

I reviewed and edited Healthdirect content, including text, images, metadata, infographics and audio-visual content; identified and implemented changes to improve editorial voice, flow of copy, content readability and SEO; improved key editorial documents; led editorial working groups; worked with external content suppliers to optimise the production both of new web content and the updating of existing content; provided input into the content production process to ensure accuracy and maximise… Show more I reviewed and edited Healthdirect content, including text, images, metadata, infographics and audio-visual content; identified and implemented changes to improve editorial voice, flow of copy, content readability and SEO; improved key editorial documents; led editorial working groups; worked with external content suppliers to optimise the production both of new web content and the updating of existing content; provided input into the content production process to ensure accuracy and maximise efficiency; and shared skills and experience to improve the quality of editorial across the business. Show less

Sydney, Australia

I managed an editorial team; developed operational structures; hired, mentored and developed staff; advised on story angles, sources and style; wrote both news and feature articles; led the sub-editorial team; and edited, proofread and advised on page design for a wide range of online and print publications and newsletters as well as material for associated events, such as awards ceremonies and conferences. Momentum Media has won many awards based on the quality of editorial content - my key… Show more I managed an editorial team; developed operational structures; hired, mentored and developed staff; advised on story angles, sources and style; wrote both news and feature articles; led the sub-editorial team; and edited, proofread and advised on page design for a wide range of online and print publications and newsletters as well as material for associated events, such as awards ceremonies and conferences. Momentum Media has won many awards based on the quality of editorial content - my key responsibility - as well as on commercial considerations. Show less

Sydney, Australia

I managed the editorial communications of a high-profile public transport agency: an internal online news bulletin, a quarterly print magazine and an internal news DVD, as well as a weekly news page for an evening commuter newspaper. I developed some of the public communications for major events such as Sydney World Youth Day. I also consulted internally on the management of strategic communications.

Sydney, Australia

I managed four monthly legal titles, covering the legal profession and associated services in Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, China and Australasia respectively. I oversaw editorial planning, reporting, editing and design - including managing staff overseas - as well as contributing feature articles and opinion pieces myself.

Sydney, Australia

I was the founding features editor and played a key role in establishing Australia's first weekly news magazine for the legal profession, and subsequently managed both that and two other LexisNexis titles covering the human resources and risk management industries. In 2004, I was named the Australian Business & Specialist Publishers' Editor of the Year for my work on those titles. I wrote a vast majority of the risk title's launch edition and this title was subsequently awarded Best… Show more I was the founding features editor and played a key role in establishing Australia's first weekly news magazine for the legal profession, and subsequently managed both that and two other LexisNexis titles covering the human resources and risk management industries. In 2004, I was named the Australian Business & Specialist Publishers' Editor of the Year for my work on those titles. I wrote a vast majority of the risk title's launch edition and this title was subsequently awarded Best Business-to-Business Magazine Launch. Show less

Washington Dc, United States

I worked as an environmental affairs reporter, specialising in US clean air regulation and innovation (during the Al Gore vice-presidency, which saw revolutionary changes in US environmental policy).

Ba (Hons), Philosophy, Sociology, Psychology, (2.1)

Included a year’s research for thesis in political philosophy and sociology.

Certificate In Substantive Editing, (Grade A)

English Literature, Latin, Classical Greek